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This framework is for Engineering and Construction Management Assurance activities for Northwest & Central region. It will provide a broad range of technical and engineering services to a variety of projects from large multi-disciplinary complex projects to single disciple asset renewals. It will also involve work with key stakeholders such as HS2, local authorities and Train Operating companies and Freight Operating companies (TOC/FOC’s). The services will be completed in line with Engineering Management for Projects NR_L2_RSE_02009 and NW&C ECMP (Engineering & Construction Management Plan). The scope of services is expected to range from delivery of standalone ‘scoped’ packages of work, for example market and/or technology appraisal through to provision of subject matter expertise into active projects.

Network Rail is currently delivering Rail Skills Training from training centres nationwide as well as from depots and DU's, and external sites. In line with the recent regionalisation of the railways, Network Rail is also moving to a regional delivery model for Rail Skills training. The five regions of Network Rail are: Eastern Region North West & Central Scotland's Railway Southern Wales & Western The eight lots to which training will be required for are: - Lot 1: First Aid & Manual Handling Lot 2: Lineside Management Lot 3: Rail Plant Lot 4: SMTH/Signalling Lot 5: Track Safety Lot 6: Transportable, Portable Mobile Plant Lot 7: Working at Heights Lot 8: Health, Safety & Sustainability

Network Rail has awarded national Framework Agreements for the provision of Track Bed Investigations for England & Wales, and for Scotland. The framework scope includes standard and deep track bed investigations, concrete coring and various drainage surveys, which are used for the design and specification of the trackbed for track renewals. The framework is specific to the Engineering Services Design Delivery function in Network Rail. The workbank comes from client teams in the Network Rail regions who will call-off from the framework when track bed investigations are required. Due to the work-related nature of these activities, the framework terms & conditions are based on the NR29 Framework Contract for Network Rail Amended NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract. The framework will run for an initial period of five years, and Network Rail will have the option to extend for two further one-year periods, providing the flexibility for a five, six or seven year framework duration.

Contract Management Services framework - Lot 2 Specialist Supplier covers professional commercial services for, but not limited to, specialist commercial services, claims management, forensic investigation & analysis, and auditing scopes.

Scotland's Railway Slabtrack Repair & Maintenance Framework between Network Rail and one Contractor will deliver repair and maintenance works for the 18 miles of slabtrack across Scotland's Railway. The Contractor shall be required to respond to call outs within the below timescales: Urgent Response: Attend within 24 hours of Instruction Route Maintenance: Attend within 7 days of Instruction Programmed: As stated in Contract Order The framework encompasses a broad range of slabtrack-related tasks on and around the railway infrastructure. Key activities include: • General Slabtrack Works: All trades related to slabtrack, including track fixings and sub-structure work. • Inspection and Assessment Support: Enabling works to facilitate inspections and assessments. • Urgent Response: Capability to address urgent situations promptly and respond within 24 hours. • Design Work: Involvement in design tasks as required. • Logistical Support: Booking possessions, isolations, and road closures, as well as managing materials stockholding and transportation. • Surveys and Testing: Conducting surveys and laboratory testing as needed. • Inspection and Testing: Conduct suitable inspection and testing of works in line with railway standards. The framework shall have no committed spend however, it is estimated that there shall be approximately £30 million (including options and headroom) worth of works awarded via this contract over the lifespan of the framework.

The scope of services for the removal of graffiti from lineside and non-lineside structures.

Isolation & Associated Services provision for Overhead Line (OHL). Enabling the safe switching off and earthing of the electricity supply to track electrified OHL to enable works encroaching on these assets to be carried out safely.

Oracle provide Market Driven Support (now known as Upgrade Support) for older database versions 11.2, 12.1 and 12.2, which are out of Premier and Extended Support. MDS/Upgrade Support provides severity one fixes, security updates, upgrade support and a Technical Account Manager (TAM). This is not available from other suppliers.

Network Rail identified a requirement to put in place a framework agreement for the provision of creative and strategic solutions to communicate national, regional, internal, and external messages. The Framework Agreement contains two lots: • Lot 1 – Strategic and Campaign Services • Lot 2 – Creative and Production Services Suppliers will deliver creative solutions to communicate national, regional, internal, and external messages.

A geographical national framework to hire generators for the supply of temporary power.

consultancy support services for Network Rail DDaT

A Design Contest was completed under regulations 94-97 of the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 (UCR 2016). Following the completion of this Design Contest, a phase of negotiations was completed with the Design Contest winners in line with regulation 50 (J) of the UCR 2016, allowing the direct award of the proposed contracts within this procurement. The Track Buckle Risk and Detection Design Contest was completed via BravoNR between 18th November 2022 and 5th January 2023. The outcome of this Design Contest was that 6 participants were selected as Design Contest Winners in line with the Design Contest Criteria and Scoring. Solutions will be tested on a test-rig and if successful will then go onto be trialled on a piece of live railway. These trials will help improve safety on the railway alongside preventing train delay situations caused by the track buckles which have not been identified earlier. The desired solution associated with this trial is part of a safety critical inspection to prevent the occurrence of a track buckle. Wrong-side failure of the associated system may lead to unsafe track geometry and impaired track performance, with the risk of disruption of the train service, collision, derailment and potential injury or loss of life.

The Structures Scour Framework is for the removal of materials from a watercourse and from around (or under) a structures foundation by the action of water to examine the condition of the structure and whether any works are required to rectify the findings. This framework will be utilised within Network Rails Structures Engineering and Asset Management Team which includes for all three routes within North West & Central Region.

This Procurement Event covers the provision of a national framework agreement to deliver Tamper and Regulator services to support track renewal and maintenance projects

This framework provides support services for Asset Protection Services for a range of Programme, Project Management, Engineering, Commercial, Construction and Project Management office roles in the North West & Central Regions.

This framework is for the supply of Adhesion modifier product intended to be applied to the running rails to improve the level of adhesion available to rail vehicles running on poor rail head conditions during the leaf-fall season.

3+1+1+1 contract to provide rough sleeper support services to Network Rail Southern Region's London Managed Stations. The service will see full time, Network Rail funded, outreach support workers spending time at Victoria and Charing Cross predominantly assisting transient and regular rough sleepers to obtain accommodation, facilitate access to healthcare and financial services and to also assist in reducing staff assaults by equipping Network Rail station staff with the support, tools and guidance to effectively support rough sleepers at our stations at times of the day when rough sleepers are most prevalent.

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd (“NR”) intends to place a contract with KPMG LLP to assist the Wales and Western Region in the design and development of an organisational structure

Contract award for the provision of Project Management Training Courses